Asia’s High-Flying Homes of 2012

Asia’s real-estate market may have shown signs of cooling, but the appetite for luxury homes in the region has remained hot as ever. From Hong Kong to Fiji, Australia to Sri Lanka, here’s a look back at some of the most popular homes featured in Asia’s House of the Day section this year.

Sotheby’s International Realty

Two Houses in One in Hong Kong: A 10,000-square-foot house (with elevator) is sure to stand out in Hong Kong, where space comes at a steep premium.Price: $64.4 million

Luxury Real Estate New Zealand

A Village-Size Estate in Fiji:Near the peninsula of Fiji’s Vanua Levu island lies a cluster of residences on 150 acres, including two private beaches and a chapel.Price: $13.9 million

Samujana Estate

Open-Air in Koh Samui: Hilltops, sea and plantings are the backdrops of this five-bedroom villa in Koh Samui, Thailand, which has a living room that is open to the outdoors.Price: $2.7 million

One Chalets

A Tech-Savvy Ski House: This chalet in Hakuba, Japan, comes equipped with iPads to control and monitor the home, 3-D televisions that retract from the bedroom ceilings and a view of the snow-covered slopes.Price: $5.4 million

Cor Jongen

3 Villas in 1 in Bali: This Indonesian home is made up of three villas that the owners call ‘Dream,’ ‘Joy’ and ‘Smile,’ each with its own pool.Price: $1.95 million

Sotheby’s

Duplex Penthouse in Hong Kong: This two-story home in Hong Kong has a two kitchens for Western-style and Chinese cooking, and a master bedroom that takes up an entire floor.Price: $11.6 million

Harry Wirawan

A ‘Holy’ Abode in Bali: This waterfront property is a popular wedding site and has been dubbed the Sanctus Villa by its owner.Price: $6.3 million

Knight Frank

Mornington Peninsula Glass House: Perched on 27 acres of land, this 14,000-square-foot home includes a croquet lawn, courtyard and private theater.Price: $12.8 million

Unique

Mediterranean Living in Australia: This sprawling waterfront home near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has a private marina and a helipad. It’s also a butterfly haven.Price: $26.1 million

Gus Gregory

‘X-Files’ Star’s Sri Lanka Home: Gillian Anderson, who played Dana Scully on ‘The X-Files,’ restored this Sri Lankan property. With 40-foot ceilings, it was originally built big enough to accommodate an elephant.Price: $5.75 million